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Dwarfism: Emily’s Story (Video)
Emily was adopted from Russia, where she was born with a type of dwarfism. In this video, she talks about her life philosophy and how she overcame the many hurdles she faced.
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Klinefelter Syndrome
This genetic condition only affects guys and is also called "XXY." It can affect a guy's ability to learn and his sexual development, but doctors can treat it. Find out more.
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Metabolic Syndrome
Metabolic syndrome is a signal that someone could be on the road to serious health problems. Find out more about it in this article for teens.
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Dwarfism
A dwarf is a short-statured person whose adult height is 4 feet 10 inches or under. Find out what happens when a person has dwarfism and why some people are born with it.
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Albinism
Humans, animals, and even plants can have albinism, a condition that gives people a kind of pale appearance. Find out more about albinism here.
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Marfan Syndrome
Marfan syndrome affects the body's connective tissue and can cause problems in the eyes, joints, and heart. But teens with Marfan syndrome can live normal lives. Find out how in this article.
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What Is Hypoglycemia?
Lots of people wonder if they have hypoglycemia, but the condition is not common in teens. Get the facts on hypoglycemia.
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Thyroid Disease
The thyroid gland manufactures the hormones that help control metabolism and growth. So if your thyroid isn't operating properly, you can have problems in other parts of your body.
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The Basics on Genes and Genetic Disorders
Genes play an important role in how we look and act, and even in whether we get sick. This article gives the lowdown on genes, genetic disorders, and new research into gene therapy.
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von Willebrand Disease
When people have von Willebrand disease, their blood doesn't clot properly. Cuts and wounds can't scab over as well and they might bleed longer than normal. Find out more about von Willebrand disease in this article for teens.
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Turner Syndrome
Turner syndrome is a genetic disorder that affects about 1 in every 2,500 girls. Learn more about the condition and how doctors treat it.
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Thyroid Disease Definitions
Check out these definitions to help you understand the thyroid gland and thyroid disease.
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Hemophilia
A person who has hemophilia has a tendency to bleed a lot. With new treatments, most people with hemophilia live pretty normal lives.
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Muscular Dystrophy
Muscular dystrophy is a disorder that weakens a person's muscles over time. People who have the disease can gradually lose the ability to do everyday tasks.